Canadian Olympic Committee Revokes Coach's Credentials Amid Abuse Allegations
Rana Reider, coach to top sprinters, loses accreditation following new information on past misconduct.
- Rana Reider, coach of Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse, had his credentials revoked by the Canadian Olympic Committee.
- The decision came after new information surfaced about Reider's past, including allegations of sexual and emotional abuse.
- Reider was previously on probation with the U.S. Center for SafeSport until May this year.
- Three lawsuits have been filed against Reider in Florida, alleging various forms of abuse.
- The revocation means Reider will not be present to coach his athletes during the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.